Making Plans...

One of the most important choices that I think we ever made was getting Luke to the best apraxia and sensory processing experts known to man.  This not only gave us insight as to what the best practices and protocols, but it also gave us the ablilty to share what we learned with therapists in our area. 

Until Luke, Childhood Apraxia of Speech was something that therapists here had heard about, but not really diagnosed.  Many are still afraid of diagnosing children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech too soon.  I still can't understand what they are afraid of and what harm it could do. I guess they just really don't have the experience with CAS. 

My background is in Early Childhood Education, with a Masters in Reading and an Educational Specialist in Elementary and I am of the belief that early intervention is key.  Specifically in apraxia, it takes the right kind of treatment and therapy.  It has to be intense and frequent.

Going to Michigan, to Colorado, to Arizona and to DC was not something we planned for.  Kind of like apraxia, dyspraxia and sensory processing disorder.  Not something we planned for at all.

It wasn't easy to make those much needed trips.  It took us opening up and asking for help, as well as accepting the help offered.  Our church and community has been amazing. 

The sacrifices made by so many will never be forgotten.

And while Luke has come so far, our journey isn't done. 

I can see the light.  I can see the progress.  He just needs more.  More intensive help from the experts in far away places. 

And so......this mama is on a mission again!  Operation Fundraising for Far Away Places ;)